Federal Jury Convicts Houtzdale Man in 2019 Bombing That Claimed Victim’s Life
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — A federal jury has convicted 48-year-old Kris Joseph Nevling of Houtzdale for his role in the 2019 bombing that killed 34-year-old Shawna Carlson. The explosion, triggered by a package bomb delivered to Carlson’s residence in Clearfield, resulted in significant destruction, reducing the apartment building she lived in to ruins. After approximately four hours of deliberation, the jury returned its verdict to U.S. District Judge Stephanie L. Haines, finding Nevling guilty on charges that included possession of an unregistered firearm/destructive device and conspiracy to use explosives to maliciously destroy property leading to death. … Read more